Marilyn Francus - West Virginia University

Professor: Marilyn Francus

Department: TBD

College: West Virginia University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Francus is among the best WVU's English Department has to offer. The texts she requires in her classes are nearly always prolific and carry well into class discussion. I can only describe the lectures as like being a kid again, and getting told fables or history that open your eyes and make you think. Definitely recommended.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Francus is an excellent teacher and is very passionate about what she is teaching. There are few assignments in the course as most of the classes are spend reading/watching/analyzing text or film. Would recommend her for any course needed, but effort will be required as it isn't an easy A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL261
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I liked the class overall. Professor Francus is pretty willing to help if you need it. She will look over your papers and give great feedback. Her classes are fun to attend, some kind of drag on a bit, but if you speak up in class it is well entertaining. I will be taking her again in the fall, so hopefully that class is just as fun!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is by far the best English class I've taken, and it's definitely because of her. Not only is she extremely intelligent, but she is interesting and really helps you to understand the text, as well as challenges your views on it. The papers were fairly easy, and the readings for class are actually somewhat interesting. Great class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Francus goes beyond the standard for what I consider to be a good professor. The class made me think outside the box and she was quick to challenge a lot of opinions to really challenge you and make you reach your full potential. The papers were difficult, but pay attention to her suggestions! She is very good about helping you if you seek it!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG387W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Francus is an amazing professor. i liked analyzing the literature and she always made the lectrues fun. however the class was not easy and i found the papers to be extremely challenging, but i suppose that is a good thing because i developed my skills as a writer...so if you like argumentive papers and don't mind jane austen then take this one

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Not a bad class. Extremely tough paper grading, tons of reading. Ive received A's in every eng class ive ever taken, & will be lucky to get a B. If you're not 100% interested or havent read prior to class, good luck. Very helpful for those who seek it though.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Francus is by far the best teacher I have had in the English Department. She keeps the readings interesting and the class discussions are always interesting and fun. She takes a more modern look at the texts and I enjoyed her class. I would recommend her to any student.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the very best professors I've had. Witty, brilliant, and engaging. If you need help with anything, she puts so much time and effort into making sure that you can succeed, and you can tell that she loves the material and her job. She gives great constructive criticism and allows rewrites. The class was truly enjoyable.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Of all the reading survey courses I've taken I benefited most from this one. The in class discussions were entertaining and insightful. Her feedback was always helpful and constructive. She expected students to show iniative and an active understanding of the texts. Really follow through on her suggestions if you want to get an A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Francus is exceptionally good at what she does. She absolutely sparks intellectual growth and increases motivation. She conveys information in a way that makes it easy to understand and is eager to make personal connections with students. That is the complete deal! Do not go through WVU without taking Prof. Francus at least once.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGSEC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Francus is the best professor I have had at WVU by far. She is knowledgeable, fascinating and helpful. She is very approachable and enthusiastic about teaching. She is very dedicated to her students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG387
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amazing professor! Definitely one of my favorites! Tough class, but it really challenged me and made me a better writer. Great teaching style: she is extremely professional and thorough. She also puts alot of time and effort into grading your papers and helping you get the most out of the class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This teacher is really really hard. I had her for Novel Honors and the class was ridiculous. She was really boring and lectured the whole class. If you dont like reading and you dont like being bored dont take this class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL387
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best class! We read Jane Austen and modern adaptations--like Bridget Jones' Diary--and got to watch the film versions. If you enjoy chick lit and fun assignments for a W class (which is surprising) definitely take this! She makes it fun. Only class this semester I actually look forward to!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG262
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She was without a doubt the BEST professor I had at WVU. She made learning fun and interesting, she easily kept my attention in lecture and made the time fly by. Do your readings and take notes in class and you'll do fine. Very helpful and understanding in all situations, she's there to help you not hurt you. I ABSOLUTELY recommend you take her!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGSECT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

In higher level courses, she expects too much from her students. If you do not understand exactly what she means in discussion or paper comments, you need to immediately call her out. She will give breaks to students who threaten her with grade appeals or sob stories. Grading is anything but fair.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the best teachers I've had!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Such a great teacher! If I had professors like her for every class, I'd never lose motivation and skip like I always seem to do. She really connects with you, makes you want to succeed, and makes sure you have the tools to do so. I can't recommend her enough. This is how teaching should be!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I loathe "antiquated" writers like Chaucer, but I knew after wading through the reading alone, Dr. Francus would explain it all in a way that was crystal clear & never boring. I'd recommend her class without hesitation. She is enthusiastic about her subject. Her brilliance is obvious but she still finds ways to connect with her novice students.